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>> reporter: that is right, dianna, happy to be home, we want to show you the photo of merrill newman and his wife, happy at home. he says he is truly grateful for all the support he and his family have received during this ordeal. korean war veteran merrill newman arrived at san francisco international airport to a group of media. he held hands with his wife, lee, and his son, jeff, was beside him. >> good morning, i'm delighted to be home. i want to thank the swedish embassy in korea. >> reporter: he was released with humanitarian gesture, based on his age. >> it is a great homecoming, and i'm tired, ready to be with my family now. and thank you all for the support we got. and very much appreciate it. >> reporter: newman was getting ready to leave north korea october 26th after a ten-day visit there when he was taken off the plane. the government detained him for more than a month, accusing him of being a criminal involved in the killing of civilians during the korean war. this video released on state-run television november 29th shows newman reading a handwritten apology. the polit
>> reporter: that is right, dianna, happy to be home, we want to show you the photo of merrill newman and his wife, happy at home. he says he is truly grateful for all the support he and his family have received during this ordeal. korean war veteran merrill newman arrived at san francisco international airport to a group of media. he held hands with his wife, lee, and his son, jeff, was beside him. >> good morning, i'm delighted to be home. i want to thank the swedish embassy in...
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now, merrill newman is 85 and from palo alto. he has been held in north korea since late october when he visited there on a private tour. authorities took him off a plane and detained him and held him for weeks. he is a korean war veteran and weeks ago he offered an apology for his actions in the war. some believe that apology was coerced. but citing the apology and his old age, they decided to deport him. on his way home, he briefly spoke to reporters at the beijing airport. >> i'm glad to be on my way home. >> how do you feel now? >> i feel great. i feel good. >> what do you want to do first thing? >> first thing, what would you like to do. >> go home and see my wife. >> reporter: perhaps coincidentally his release comes at the same time that joe biden was visiting south korea abut the vice president insists that visit had nothing to do with his release. we hope to speak with him and bring you what he has to say coming up on the kron 4 news at 8:00 tonight. >> let's get you caught up on the top store eve the day, that of course
now, merrill newman is 85 and from palo alto. he has been held in north korea since late october when he visited there on a private tour. authorities took him off a plane and detained him and held him for weeks. he is a korean war veteran and weeks ago he offered an apology for his actions in the war. some believe that apology was coerced. but citing the apology and his old age, they decided to deport him. on his way home, he briefly spoke to reporters at the beijing airport. >> i'm glad...
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we were at sfo as merrill newman arrived. the newmans did not head directly to their home at a palo alto retirement community, choosing to spend their night at their home in santa cruz. mr. newman was not up to talking about the details of his detenti detention. >> it's been a great, great homecoming, and i'm tired but ready to be with my family. >> jeff newman, his son, sent us this photo showing his father and his mother enjoying a meal on the back porch of their home in santa cruz. merrill newman, who is a veteran of the korean war, has refused to answer any questions about his treatment during his 42 days of captivity. his son says if that changes, he'll let us know. >>> merrill newman's homecoming gripped much of the bay and the nation. we have more online at nbcbayarea.com. >>> new this morning, south africans flock to the houses of worship for a national day of prayer and reflection to honor former president nelson mandela. ♪ president jacob zuma join eed mandela's ex-wife winnie and members of the family at a church
we were at sfo as merrill newman arrived. the newmans did not head directly to their home at a palo alto retirement community, choosing to spend their night at their home in santa cruz. mr. newman was not up to talking about the details of his detenti detention. >> it's been a great, great homecoming, and i'm tired but ready to be with my family. >> jeff newman, his son, sent us this photo showing his father and his mother enjoying a meal on the back porch of their home in santa...
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. >>> korean war veteran merrill newman spent more than a month detained in north korea after being taken in to custody while on a tourist trip and now we're learning he was kept in a hotel room the entire time, not a jail cell. he told the sentinel he was well fed and kept comfortable. when asked about his televised apology, he said that's not my english. he said his wife now controls his passport. >>> this is the first sunday since nelson mandela's death. south africans prayed for him in and out of church. the celebrations of mandela's life have not let up since his death on thursday. today mandela's ex-wife is headed to one service. at another, his successor eulogized the country's first black president. >> what he was able to do, to engage in struggle, to end in justice. >> president obama and first lady michelle will leave tomorrow for south africa. they'll attend a national memorial service for mandela on tuesday. >>> bay area churchgoers also honored the former south african president today. john shows us the celebration of his life and legacy at san francisco's glide memorial chur
. >>> korean war veteran merrill newman spent more than a month detained in north korea after being taken in to custody while on a tourist trip and now we're learning he was kept in a hotel room the entire time, not a jail cell. he told the sentinel he was well fed and kept comfortable. when asked about his televised apology, he said that's not my english. he said his wife now controls his passport. >>> this is the first sunday since nelson mandela's death. south africans...
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. >>> after returning from detainment, merrill newman said he was treated well. he was with his family yesterday after landing at sfo. he was in a hotel room and not in a jail. when questions about actions, he said that's not my english. he read a statement in sorrow for killing north koreans. >>> an adventure that saved their lives. >>> after the crash of asiana flight 214 and firefighters in charge. ilt fresh from the breap for just $2 each all december long. subway. eat fresh. customer appreciation month at subway. we're saying thanks with two of your favorite six inch subs. the six-inch cold cut combo, or the six-inch meatball marinara, built fresh from the bread up for just $2 each all december long. subway. eat fresh. >>> early today oakland police came out in force looking for a homicide suspect at west 36th street. officers had their guns drawn. they didn't find any suspects and the area opened at 6:30 this morning. >>> 52-year-old lin was stabbed during a robbery. the attacker escaped on foot. this is the 85th homicide this year, but that is down from 12
. >>> after returning from detainment, merrill newman said he was treated well. he was with his family yesterday after landing at sfo. he was in a hotel room and not in a jail. when questions about actions, he said that's not my english. he read a statement in sorrow for killing north koreans. >>> an adventure that saved their lives. >>> after the crash of asiana flight 214 and firefighters in charge. ilt fresh from the breap for just $2 each all december long....
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here's a photo of 85-year-old merrill newman greeting a neighbor outside his home in sant cruz this morning. he was taken off of a plane in north korea in late october and accused of crimes committed while fighting in the korean war six decades ago. he arrived back in the u.s. yesterday. he said he was kept in a comfortable hotel room, not a cell. he was well fed, eating traditional korean food. newman said he was even bored at times when asked if he would travel abroad again, he said his wife is now in control of his passport. >>> thousands of fans turned out today to pay tribute to actor paul walker. they gathered around a memorial set up where walker died november 30th. mourners left flowers, candles, cards and stuffed animals. so many people showed up today, sheriff's deputies had to direct traffic in the area. walker was on a break from shooting the seventh "fast & furious" movie when he died. production was delayed but will continue without him. >>> still ahead, why some well known musicians are canceling shows. >>> details of a large recall that could affect your holiday party menu.
here's a photo of 85-year-old merrill newman greeting a neighbor outside his home in sant cruz this morning. he was taken off of a plane in north korea in late october and accused of crimes committed while fighting in the korean war six decades ago. he arrived back in the u.s. yesterday. he said he was kept in a comfortable hotel room, not a cell. he was well fed, eating traditional korean food. newman said he was even bored at times when asked if he would travel abroad again, he said his wife...
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merrill newman was taken off the plane and held for more than a month. last night he was departed from korea. we have the latest. >> merrill newman is on his way home from north korea after being held prisoner for more than a month. >> i appreciate the tolerance that the dprk forecast has given to me to be on my way. >> the man had completed a ten-day tour of the north when agents of the communist regime of dickty -- off his flight. show showed him reading from a apparent confession. >> they killed three innocent operators, delayed the munition supplies use, please i was. >> his son said he's absolutely delighted about the announcement. you can imagine this has been a very difficult ordeal for us as a family aed particularly for him. >> tensions remain high on the korean peninsula although the north has toned down their hostile rhetoric of earlier in the year when they threatened to launch warheads. >> they said newman was released because he apologized for his alleged crimes and because of his age and medical condition. vice president biden, who is in s
merrill newman was taken off the plane and held for more than a month. last night he was departed from korea. we have the latest. >> merrill newman is on his way home from north korea after being held prisoner for more than a month. >> i appreciate the tolerance that the dprk forecast has given to me to be on my way. >> the man had completed a ten-day tour of the north when agents of the communist regime of dickty -- off his flight. show showed him reading from a apparent...
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. >>> merrill newman held captive more than a month in north korea said he was kept in a hotel, not a jail cell. the 85-year-old palo alto man spoke to the santa cruz sentinel today. he said he was well fed and kept comfortable. when asked about the apology that was broadcasted earlier this week, newman said that's not my english. he added his wife is now in charge of his passport. newman returned to the bay area yesterday. >>> this afternoon a medical team from stanford hospital returned from the philippines. the team spent two weeks providing medical help in the region which was hard hit by typhoon haiyan. in their first four days they spent more than 2500 patients. on average they saw several hundred people a day at vier us where clinics throughout the affected reg -- at various clinics throughout at affected region. witnesses and experts will be questioned in washington this week to -- >>> witnesses and experts will be questioned in be with washington this week to find out -- in washington this week to find it out what happened with the plane issue at sfo. a report in the chronicl
. >>> merrill newman held captive more than a month in north korea said he was kept in a hotel, not a jail cell. the 85-year-old palo alto man spoke to the santa cruz sentinel today. he said he was well fed and kept comfortable. when asked about the apology that was broadcasted earlier this week, newman said that's not my english. he added his wife is now in charge of his passport. newman returned to the bay area yesterday. >>> this afternoon a medical team from stanford...
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merrill newman returned to the bay area over the weekend. his wife tells nbc bay area her husband is resting and they would like privacy. newman was detained for more than a month in north korea accused of crimes dating back to the korean war. after being forced to publicly apologize they deported him. north korea is holding another american, kenneth bae, he was sentenced earlier to 15 years of hard labor. >> the oakland raiders try to figure out what to do after another tough loss, 4-9 on the season. losing to the jets of all people, who is to say their playoff hopes are gone. 49ers high after a win over seattle seahawks. >> there was a big stop in the fourth quarter. then frank gore made the play of the game. taking the ball for his longest run of the season. a field goal sealed the win. 19-17. >> makes monday so much nicer. >> doesn't it though. >> coming up, a fixer upper but one realtor hopes you'll see potential in this to want to pay about $400,000 for it. >> needs a little paint. spies figure out how to make bosses let them play vide
merrill newman returned to the bay area over the weekend. his wife tells nbc bay area her husband is resting and they would like privacy. newman was detained for more than a month in north korea accused of crimes dating back to the korean war. after being forced to publicly apologize they deported him. north korea is holding another american, kenneth bae, he was sentenced earlier to 15 years of hard labor. >> the oakland raiders try to figure out what to do after another tough loss, 4-9...
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the latest video of 85 year-old to merrill newman shows to making this so-called apology. his friends and family say that the apology was clearly scripted. >> this is a baffling. this is a new regimen of new leaders. i suspect that he is sending different signals but nobody knows what those signals are. >> another photograph has been released of a new man. it shows come and join his tended toward north korea. he is still being treated well and he has received medications that were sent by his family. >> coming up on the kron4 morning new spread tablets on the dinner table. coming up we will let you know what apple bees near you plans to do. >> will also have to cyber monday results. >> welcome back. the laptops, tablets and other mobile devices were working overtime for cyber monday. considered to be the super bowl of online shopping. analysts say overall sales were up 17 point 5 percent compared to last year. smartphones and tablets drove nearly one third of traffic on cyber monday. marking a shift in shopping preferences. some of the most popular items included the new p
the latest video of 85 year-old to merrill newman shows to making this so-called apology. his friends and family say that the apology was clearly scripted. >> this is a baffling. this is a new regimen of new leaders. i suspect that he is sending different signals but nobody knows what those signals are. >> another photograph has been released of a new man. it shows come and join his tended toward north korea. he is still being treated well and he has received medications that were...
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. >> merrill newman the 85 year-old palo alto man who was detained for weeks by north korea says that the so-called confession that he made was scripted. here arrived at sfo on saturday. he said in a statement on monday, that the confession have been scripted his ancestors he was beaten chilly emphasizing the awkward phrasing and poor grammar. >> he stated that the north koreans did treat him well but his interrogator told him that if he did not be immediately apologize for the alleged crimes committed during the korean war that he would be sentenced to 15 years for espionage newman says, and north korea the war is not over and even ennis and comments can be a lot of trouble. >> and this video is going viral. it is of a man jumping to his death over a fight with his girlfriend for will tell you what they were fighting about after the break. also we will talk with gary radnich [ male announcer ] some things are simply better at home. like the enticing aroma and distinctive taste of nespresso. elegant capsules meet masterfully crafted machines, and one touch creates the perfect coffee,
. >> merrill newman the 85 year-old palo alto man who was detained for weeks by north korea says that the so-called confession that he made was scripted. here arrived at sfo on saturday. he said in a statement on monday, that the confession have been scripted his ancestors he was beaten chilly emphasizing the awkward phrasing and poor grammar. >> he stated that the north koreans did treat him well but his interrogator told him that if he did not be immediately apologize for the...
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this is video of 85 year old merrill newman. making a so-called apology. in the video, the korean war vet said, he was sorry for war crimes he committed. his friends and family say. this apology was clearly scripted. north korea is reveling in newman's detention, some analysts expect newman could be released soon. >> "so this is baffling. but this is a new regime of the new leader. and i suspect he's sending different signals but nobody knows what those signals are." >> another photograph has been released of newman. it shows him enjoying his 10-day tour of north korea. before his detention. a swedish ambassador has met with newman and said, he was being treated well and has received the medications sent by his family. >> a re-paving project in fairfield is closing some roadways later today. starting at 9 tonight, both directions of oliver road, between hartford avenue and rockville road will be closed. also, the westbound 80 oliver road, west-texas street off ramp will be off limits. the work expected to last until 5 o clock tomorrow morning. detour signs
this is video of 85 year old merrill newman. making a so-called apology. in the video, the korean war vet said, he was sorry for war crimes he committed. his friends and family say. this apology was clearly scripted. north korea is reveling in newman's detention, some analysts expect newman could be released soon. >> "so this is baffling. but this is a new regime of the new leader. and i suspect he's sending different signals but nobody knows what those signals are." >>...
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merrill newman was taken into custody a month ago. he tells the santa cruz sentinel, he was well fed and kept comfortable. when asked about his televised apology, newman said that's not my english. he added his wife controls his passport. >>> happening today, the senate will debate whether to extend a law regulating plastic firearms before it expires tomorrow. the law mandates every plastic gun have a piece of metal attached to it so metal detectors and x-rays can spot a weapon. gun control advocates want an extension for another decade. they say the law has added importance because of the availability of these 3d printers. >>> cars, flowers and a whole lot of fans. and the market just opened t take a quic why this tribute to actor paul walker drew thousands of o people. >>> and the market opened 10 minutes ago. let's get a quick look at the early numbers. not too bad. we'll get an update from our financial reporter, jason brooks the baking time of year. you need special ingredients. you need the staples for homemade. you need safeway
merrill newman was taken into custody a month ago. he tells the santa cruz sentinel, he was well fed and kept comfortable. when asked about his televised apology, newman said that's not my english. he added his wife controls his passport. >>> happening today, the senate will debate whether to extend a law regulating plastic firearms before it expires tomorrow. the law mandates every plastic gun have a piece of metal attached to it so metal detectors and x-rays can spot a weapon. gun...
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merrill newman released a statement saying he had no choice but to confess to alleged war crimes that dated to the korean war when he fought there 60 years ago. newman says the north koreans misinterpreted his curiosity and threatened to imprison him for 15 years leading him to confess on video last month. he says he was kept in a hotel room. newman says he purposely read that apology using poor grammar, in the most awkward way to show the north koreans had written it for him and it was not in his own words. newman was detained in october at the end of a ten-day trip to the communist country. he was released and returned home finally on saturday. >>> the number of medical marijuana clinics in san jose could be cut way back under new rules considered by the san jose city council. at tomorrow's meeting council members will debate blocking pot dispensaries within 1,000 feet of schools, daycare centers, parks, libraries and churches. they also would be banned within 100 feet of homes. move would sharply limit where clinics could operate. currently, there are 80 pot clubs or clinics in san
merrill newman released a statement saying he had no choice but to confess to alleged war crimes that dated to the korean war when he fought there 60 years ago. newman says the north koreans misinterpreted his curiosity and threatened to imprison him for 15 years leading him to confess on video last month. he says he was kept in a hotel room. newman says he purposely read that apology using poor grammar, in the most awkward way to show the north koreans had written it for him and it was not in...
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the statement 85-year-old merrill newman says he didn't understand that for the communist regime, the korean war isn't over yet and that even innocent remarks about the war can cause big problems if you're a foreigner. newman says he was treated well but constantly under guard in his hotel. says his interrogator made it clear that if he did not cooperate, he could be sentenced to 15 years in jail for espionage. >> attack communication system and killed three innocent operators. >> and as for that videotaped apology, newman says it was a fake and he was forced to do it. newman was released saturday after morn more than a month of -- more than a month of detention. >>> today growing concern for six family members missing in northern nevada. the per,ing county sheriff's department says james glatton and christina mcinti haven't been seen since after taking four kids to play. searchers have been scouring the area snowy and bitter cold this week. >> it's getting more and more urgent as we -- as we go. but we're running out of time. and time is not on our side. >> the kids range in age from
the statement 85-year-old merrill newman says he didn't understand that for the communist regime, the korean war isn't over yet and that even innocent remarks about the war can cause big problems if you're a foreigner. newman says he was treated well but constantly under guard in his hotel. says his interrogator made it clear that if he did not cooperate, he could be sentenced to 15 years in jail for espionage. >> attack communication system and killed three innocent operators. >>...
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in a statement 85-year-old merrill newman didn't understand that for the north korean regime the korean war isn't over yet. even innocent remarks can cause big problems if you're a foreigner. he was treated well but under guard in the hotel. if he did not cooperate, he could be sentenced to jail for espionage for up to 15 years. >> attack communication system and killed throe innocent operators. >> and for that videotaped apology, newman says it was a fake and he was forced to read it. newman was released saturday after more than a month of detention. >>> time now is 6:10. the success of bat kid's visit to san francisco continues to rub off. coming up. the big pledge it heard from one san francisco athlete to the make-a-wish foundation. >> some undercover spies posing as wizards and elves. how the nsa is now using video games to get personal information. >> again back into the 20s if you can believe that. but there's an end in sight to the cold snap. we'll tell you when coming up. >> and one of the more crowded commutes the drive right now on westbound 580 through the livermore valley.
in a statement 85-year-old merrill newman didn't understand that for the north korean regime the korean war isn't over yet. even innocent remarks can cause big problems if you're a foreigner. he was treated well but under guard in the hotel. if he did not cooperate, he could be sentenced to jail for espionage for up to 15 years. >> attack communication system and killed throe innocent operators. >> and for that videotaped apology, newman says it was a fake and he was forced to read...
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new information about 85-year- old merrill newman of palo alto who has been detained for more than a month in north korea. the san jose mercury news reports during the korean war, newman led a unit of guerrilla fighters. newman reportedly reached out to surviving meles of his former unit before the trip and planned to meet some of them in south korea after he was supposed to leave north korea. the new information comes after north korea released this video of newman apologizing for war crimes he committed during the korean war. >>> there's word that dennis rod mand is head -- rodman is heading back to north korea. he will make his third visit to the country on december 18th to help train the north korean baseball team for a game in january. on his last trip in february, he watched a basketball game sitting next to the leader, kim jung un. >>> it's been determined that yasser arafat died of natural causes and was not poisoned. french investigators say new test results rule out poisoning. this contradicts a swiss lab report that he was poisoned. arafat's widow still thinks her husband'
new information about 85-year- old merrill newman of palo alto who has been detained for more than a month in north korea. the san jose mercury news reports during the korean war, newman led a unit of guerrilla fighters. newman reportedly reached out to surviving meles of his former unit before the trip and planned to meet some of them in south korea after he was supposed to leave north korea. the new information comes after north korea released this video of newman apologizing for war crimes...
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. >>> welcome back. 8:14. 85-year-old merrill newman of palo alto who was freed after being detained in north korea, he's talking more about what happened over there. in a statement yesterday, mr. newman said he ran into trouble after asking about the north korean anti-government activist that he helped train during the korean war. while he was detained, newman delivered a videotaped apology but he says the words, they were not his. and they were not delivered voluntarily. he came back to the bay area on saturday and he's now resting. >> he seems a little tired, you know, but that's to be expected. it's been a long month, you know, probably emotionally taxing, you know. he seems okay. he seems like he will be just fine. >> mr. newman said he will talk more about his experience later after recovering his strength. >>> there's new privacy concerns about the release of information from the covered california website. thousands of californians have gone online since the state's insurance exchange page launched back in october. many of those people started but did not finish the applicati
. >>> welcome back. 8:14. 85-year-old merrill newman of palo alto who was freed after being detained in north korea, he's talking more about what happened over there. in a statement yesterday, mr. newman said he ran into trouble after asking about the north korean anti-government activist that he helped train during the korean war. while he was detained, newman delivered a videotaped apology but he says the words, they were not his. and they were not delivered voluntarily. he came back...
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. >> catherine: merrill newman.the palo alto man detained for weeks by north korea -- says that a so- called confession he made was something he was forced to do. >> catherine: newman arrived at sfo onhe said in statement today that the confession had been scripted - and he was intentionally emphasizing the awkward phrasing and poor grammar. newman says the north koreans treated him well -- but his interrogator told him repeatedly >> catherine: that if he didn't apologize during the korean war -- he would be sentenced to 15 years in jail for espionage. >> catherine: newman says. in north korea - the war isn't over. and even innocent comments can mean big trouble for foreigners. >> pam: another night of frigid weather around the bay area. the warning signs were up earlier -- watch out for black ice. >> pam: tonight. in the south bay. homeless shelters filling up. after reports of more people freezing to death. and -- in the east bay. >> pam: kron 4 visited a school-- mostly without heat duringmore on those stories in a moment. but first -- kron 4's chief bennett is standing by with the
. >> catherine: merrill newman.the palo alto man detained for weeks by north korea -- says that a so- called confession he made was something he was forced to do. >> catherine: newman arrived at sfo onhe said in statement today that the confession had been scripted - and he was intentionally emphasizing the awkward phrasing and poor grammar. newman says the north koreans treated him well -- but his interrogator told him repeatedly >> catherine: that if he didn't apologize...